Big Game Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes

Last year, the average 30-second Super Bowl commercial cost $4 million, and the average party cost $63 per game-day viewer. Yeowza!

Don’t blow your grocery budget on a football party. You can entertain fans and have fun with a party that is as delicious for your pocketbook as it is for your guests.

Here are 10 incredible slow cooker recipes that will help you save cash without scrimping on fun and flavor. By using inexpensive ingredients (think beans, rice and ground meats), you can save a big wad of cash on your Big Game party.

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Traditional cocktail sausages are fun to serve out of the slow cooker, but a single package can cost nearly $4. Rather than completely cutting the cocktail-sized snackers from your menu, add them to inexpensive beans and you’ll bulk up your menu offerings without beefing up your budget. This recipe is easy to make for a crowd—simply double or triple each ingredient, then serve it alongside other classic barbecue favorites like homemade sliders and kettle potato chips. Total price per serving: about $0.30.

This delicious, creamy dip costs about $7 per batch and is a satisfying way to celebrate your favorite team without breaking the bank. Look for store brand potato chips, or save up favorite coupons to make the brand ingredients in this recipe cheaper than ever.

Mix up a batch of this easy chili in minutes, then let it simmer in your Crock-Pot until kickoff. Filled with inexpensive ingredients and tons of flavor, swapping in ground turkey doesn’t just cut calories, it cuts cost.

One of the best ways to save money on party menus is to make meat a small player instead of the main attraction. In this easy recipe for Crock-Pot chicken tacos, chicken is slow-simmered until tender, then served with inexpensive flour tortillas, chopped lettuce, and a sprinkling of cheese for a cheap dish that everyone will cheer about.

Less expensive cuts of meat work great in slow cooker recipes because the long cooking time tends to make them tender and savory. This recipe takes beef brisket and turns it into a delicious recipe for French Dip sandwiches. Perfect for the slow cooker, even better for saving money!

Slow-cooker meatballs are a favorite way to serve a crowd. But this recipe takes traditional sauce-covered meatballs and turns them into a gourmet looking dish! Serve on top of a $1 box of pasta for a rich, satisfying party treat that doesn’t break the bank.

Why spend a whole day making dinner when you can put dinner into your dip? This brilliant slow cooker Cheeseburger Dip is a fun way to serve up game-day appetizers that are hearty and filling, so you don’t have to do a full dinner for party guests.

An inexpensive box cake mix is transformed into a slow cooker cake that’ll have everyone’s eyes on their plates, instead of on the game. This simple chocolate lava cake is so good, you’ll wish you were eating out of your slow cooker every night.

Apples are one of the least expensive winter fruits, so why not grab a bushel and save a bundle with this gorgeous recipe for Crock-Pot Apple Crisp. Spoon it up with ice cream and serve it as you watch the game. This delightful recipe is sure to add a sweet surprise—no matter how well your team is playing this year.